|
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUES TO BLOSSOM WITH ENDGAME ENTERTAINMENT'S THE BROTHERS BLOOM
Studio Acquires North American Rights to the Film Written and Directed by Rian Johnson Starring Academy Award® Winners Adrien Brody and Rachel Weisz along with Mark Ruffalo and Oscar® Nominated Actress Rinko Kikuchi Los Angeles, CA October 25, 2007 — Summit Entertainment announced today that it has acquired North American distribution rights to the highly anticipated romantic adventure, THE BROTHERS BLOOM, produced by Ram Bergman and financed and produced by Endgame Entertainment's James D. Stern. The film stars Academy Award® winners Adrien Brody and Rachel Weisz along with Mark Ruffalo and Oscar® nominated actress Rinko Kikuchi. THE BROTHERS BLOOM is written and directed by Rian Johnson (BRICK). Summit's early buy of the rights to the film aligns with the studio's strategy of acquiring material at all stages of development and production. The acquisition comes while the film is in post-production allowing Summit to take the film off the table and begin to plan for a theatrical release in 2008. THE BROTHERS BLOOM is executive produced by Endgame's President of Production Wendy Japhet and President and COO Doug Hansen. The film tells the tale of the Bloom brothers, two young con men whose lives change forever upon meeting an attractive young heiress named Penelope (Weisz). While initially, the brothers plan to con her, she becomes an unlikely partner in their latest scheme. The plot thickens when Penelope's beauty and brains enchants one of the brothers, and threatens to break a lifelong bond of kinship. THE BROTHERS BLOOM is a thrilling con man story full of genuine humor and heart-warming romance. "We are thrilled to have acquired THE BROTHERS BLOOM. It's smart, sexy, and fun," said Erik Feig, President, Production, Summit Entertainment. "Rian is a deeply talented director, the cast is stellar, and the producing team top-notch. Landing this film now is a perfect example of our ability and willingness to move quickly and aggressively." "We look forward to a great collaboration with Summit on behalf of this film," stated Endgame Chairman and CEO James D. Stern. "Having worked with such a talented director, a stellar cast and an excellent producer we look forward to bringing the film to audiences worldwide." The film reunites Johnson and Bergman, who teamed on the critically acclaimed feature BRICK, which won the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and was released by Focus Features. The Weinstein Company International will handle foreign sales at AFM. Michael Schaefer, Summit's Vice President of Acquisitions and Co-Productions brought the studio the highly sought after film. CAA negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers. About Endgame Entertainment Endgame Entertainment is a production and financing company with more than $100 million in operating capital. One of the company's most recent productions includes I'm Not There, a Bob Dylan biopic directed by Todd Haynes to be distributed domestically by The Weinstein Co. The movie features Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Richard Gere. Since its inception in 2003, Endgame has co-financed more than twenty five feature films, including Lions Gate's Hotel Rwanda and Lord of War; Proof for Miramax; White Noise for Universal; the New Line comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle; and Hollywood Picture's Stay Alive. About Summit Entertainment LLC Summit Entertainment most recently announced a multi-territory rights agreement for its feature films with Entertainment One (E1), one of the world's leading international independent filmed entertainment distributors. E1 subsidiary, Contender Films, will manage all rights in the UK with E1's Seville Entertainment handling all rights in Canada. Summit Entertainment is a new worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product. Summit Entertainment, LLC plans to release 10 to 12 films annually.  
|
